Film: Benjamin Franklin: Citizen Of The World

Mon, 05/09/2011 - 12:51pm by hillary dorwart

Watch this 2006 documentary (not rated) by the 'Biography' channel and learn more about one of America's most unique, colorful and captivating figures. The story is told using expert commentary, archival material and even Franklin's own writings.

Ben Franklin ran a printing press, helped draft the Declaration of Independence, discovered electricity, invented bifocals and authored an almanac. Learn more from this film about Franklin's legacy of public service, quotable phrases and scientific findings.

This event is held in conjunction with the Downtown Library May 4 - July 8 exhibit, Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World.

Thursday May 12, 2011: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room